| Just like working out with any other exercise | | | | posture, leaning back slightly so your shoulders are just |
| equipment, the rowing machine technique involves | | | | behind your pelvis at the end of the rowing motion. |
| some skill, and learning how to row will take some time | | | | Mistake #2: Hunched Over at the Beginning of the |
| to master. If you're new to indoor rowing, the rowing | | | | Rowing Motion |
| motion may seem unnatural and difficult to learn, and | | | | Being hunched right before you pull the handle of the |
| you'll probably make mistakes as you row. It's | | | | rowing machine can make you susceptible to back |
| important to learn how to use a rowing machine | | | | injuries. In this position, your arms are extended, your |
| properly, because you'll experience immediate benefits | | | | back is curled forward, and your head is looking down, |
| from the exercise, reduce your chances of | | | | making it appear that you're trying to curl up into a ball. |
| unnecessary injuries, and you're bound to enjoy | | | | By keeping your head up while looking forward, and |
| working out with an indoor rower if you're doing it right | | | | focusing more on keeping a strong, upright posture can |
| in the first place! | | | | correct this mistake. |
| The rowing motion should appear to a smooth, | | | | Mistake #3: Hunched Over at the End of the Row |
| rhythmic action when it's performed properly, however, | | | | This rowing technique mistake tends to happen if |
| errors in the rowing technique can occur during the | | | | you're already in a hunched position at the beginning of |
| motion that can place you under needless risk of injury. | | | | the motion (see mistake #2). Your body and will be |
| Here are 3 common rowing mistakes, and how to | | | | curled forward at the end of the row while your arms |
| correct them: | | | | and the handle of the rowing machine is pulled toward |
| Mistake #1: Leaning Back Too Much at the Finish of | | | | your body. Again, the hunched position during any |
| the Rowing Technique | | | | points of the rowing stroke can make the user |
| This happens when you're rowing on an indoor rower | | | | susceptible to back injuries. |
| and your body leans too far back at the end of the | | | | The key to fixing the hunched over position is posture. |
| row (with your legs extended and the handle of the | | | | Your sitting up straight, shoulders pulled back, while |
| rowing machine pulled towards your body). It will | | | | keeping your head up and eyes looking forward during |
| appear as though your back is straightening itself out. | | | | the end of the rowing technique will can correct this |
| To correct this, simply focus on keeping an upright | | | | problem. |